The first amiibo figure released as part of wave 5a is Palutena, and it's exclusive to Amazon. While retailer-exclusive amiibo have generally been a bad omen in the past, this has potential to actually work out for people who want one. Well, that's provided they can be at their computer at a very specific time.

Amazon's just sent out an email blast outlining exactly how the process will go. Palutena will go on sale at 2pm Pacific on Friday July 24. This amiibo's limited to one per...